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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 542.76 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 542.76 and 233.50 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 542.76 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/542.76 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 542.76 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 126,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,734.46/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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